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Originally Posted by newuser
Chris,
Can you tell us what your experience was at Punta Rucia concerning Simon and Nicky's thread posted as:
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Of course there is a trash problem. But I need to put this in perspective - It is not Punta Rucia that has a trash problem, it is the Dominican Republic that has a trash problem. Punta Rucia is no better and no worse than anywhere else I've seen. I did not see it as bad as what Simon and Nicky's thread describes. Possibly we were there at a quieter time with fewer people. I do not know.
What I did see, is that there is no usable toilets near or close to the beach at Ensenada. To tell you the truth, my little granddaughter peepeed behind a tree as the local toilet (longdrop) was not fit for use.
In my opinion, the only way that a problem such as this can be solved, is by strong and decisive action by the city fathers to clean up, to set and enforce fines if someone litters and to make proper facilities available. Again, in my opinion, the AI busses that bus people in by the 100's to enjoy the area, should take some responsibility. Besides the trash around the area, I think this behaviour is exploitation of the worst kind. It is a community problem and the community can make money out of it by managing their trash if they do it right.
Now mind - these are my opinions, I am not willing to debate them, or get into a shouting match about them. Any good idea is welcome. Shouting and Frothing at the mouth because of this will not do anyone any good. If you want to stay away from Punta Rucia because of the trash problem, please do so.